The Tick (2001-2002)
In a clear case of being ahead of its time, The Tick lasted a meager nine episodes before facing the axe back in 2002. By all accounts, the show should’ve been a hit since it contained humor, great storytelling, and the perfectly cast Patrick Warburton in the titular role.
But it appeared doomed from the get-go as it was put in a slot to compete against the likes of Survivor: Africa and hardly given any boost by Fox. Warburton, in particular, has been highly vocal of Fox’s handling of the series, saying that the network didn’t put its money where its mouth was and avoided promoting the show. He criticized Fox’s blatant mismanagement of the project, believing it didn’t have a clue what it was doing.
Despite the network’s blunders, the series was well-received by critics and fans alike, and received a welcome reboot this year. Still, you have to wonder what could’ve been had another season or two aired back in the day.
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